Republic comprising a group of islands in the Pacific formerly known as New Hebrides Crossword Clue

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Today is 30 November 2024 and we have the correct solution for the crossword clue "Republic comprising a group of islands in the Pacific formerly known as New Hebrides" listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Republic comprising a group of islands in the Pacific formerly known as New Hebrides" leads us to the answer "VANUATU." Let's break down why this answer fits perfectly:

1. Republic: Vanuatu is indeed a republic, a political unit where the country's head of state is an elected individual.
2. Group of Islands: Vanuatu is an archipelago, a scattered group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
3. Formerly known as New Hebrides: Before gaining independence in 1980, Vanuatu was called the New Hebrides, reflecting its colonial past under joint British and French rule.

The answer "VANUATU" perfectly fits all the criteria in the clue, matching the description of a republic made up of a collection of islands in the Pacific that was previously called the New Hebrides.

Definition of "VANUATU"

a country consisting of a group of islands in the south-western Pacific; population 265,000 (estimated 2015); official languages, Bislama, English, and French; capital, Vila. The islands were administered jointly by Britain and France as the New Hebrides. Vanuatu became an independent republic within the Commonwealth of Nations in 1980.

 The Crossword clue "Republic comprising a group of islands in the Pacific formerly known as New Hebrides" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Independents Jumbo General	30 November 2024	VANUATU